360 degrees

We work in partnership with universities to support success for care leavers and estranged students.

We’re delighted that our network of partnership universities is now 27 strong; with institutions from across the UK representing the diversity of Higher Education provision. These universities share our values in encouraging expectation, supporting transition, providing personal and practical support as well as monitoring attainment.

We’re gradually expanding further so that care leavers and estranged students can realise their potential at university and beyond.

Our Partnership Principles

Effective outreach programmes targeting care leavers and estranged young people

Provision of tailored student support by a named contact

Examination of access, progression and attainment for continual improvement of services

Criteria

Scholarship applicants need to be:

Aged 25 or under

A statutory care leaver or estranged from their family

Starting or studying their first undergraduate degree

Holding UK home fee status

Timetable

Scholarships are awarded annually with applications being received between the January and May before Autumn enrolment.

Universities keen to join the scheme should review our guidance and framework agreement then formally register interest with the team.